Love and Decay

2023

My darlingmost Ana was the luckiest find

So much more than merely a hottie

Today I find I’m in love with your mind

And I cherish you more than my body.

Down the longest roads,

Up the mountain highs

The loudest laughs,

And the deepest cries

My truest friend,

With whom time flies

Better to have Ana,

Than a set of eyes.

We feed the crows,

We watch some shows

We sit on beaches,

As the chilly wind blows

I could spend the afternoon,

My fingers between your toes

Better to have Ana,

Than a working nose.

I have been yours,

For nearly ten years

Lately we have cried

Small buckets of tears

Although I still carry

My hopes and fears

Far better to have Ana,

Than a new pair of years.

For nearly ten years,

You have been mine

In that time we have had,

Full glasses of wine

And though for a cure,

I would not spare a dime

I would never trade Ana,

For a spotless spine.

The path that we travel,

Is full of curves

We move along smoothly and—

Suddenly it swerves

Although some might say,

I get what I deserve

I would rather have Ana,

Than tumorless nerves.

I don’t need a doctor,

Although I’ve been told

I don’t want grandkids,

I’ll never get old

No need for salvation,

My soul can be sold

I only want Ana,

To have and to hold.